Virginia M Long Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable causes, particularly in the areas of fine arts, education, and community services. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing cultural and educational opportunities, as evidenced by its funding of schools, religious institutions, and community organizations. The foundation primarily serves local nonprofits, focusing on initiatives that address food insecurity, support for the arts, and educational scholarships for liberal arts students. It operates mainly within a specific geographic area, emphasizing its role in community development and support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An Illinois-based 501(c)(3) focused on arts, education, faith-based community services, or small local safety-net programs, or an individual scholarship candidate from the local community.
Good Fit
- • Located in Illinois (foundation state) or serving the nearby community.
- • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with local programs in arts, education, churches, food security, or youth services.
- • Asks aligned with small-to-moderate grant sizes (typical grant median ~$2,000; most grants under $5,000).
- • Can meet the foundation's documented application requirements (biographical record, resume, recommendations, portfolio or achievements).
- • Has local credibility or prior relationship with foundation or known regional organizations.
Geography
Giving is highly concentrated in Illinois, with 97% of dollars staying in-state in the latest year despite a few out-of-state grants; the footprint is effectively local/regional.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 18 distinct recipients across churches, schools, food pantries and community centers, indicating a fairly broad recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
The latest year shows seven new recipients (about 39% of grantees) and the funder publishes application instructions and a mailed submission route, which together indicate a real pathway for unfamiliar local applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
